The Marquis Is Innocent

Chapter 84.2

Chapter 84.2

Xiao Qiao smiled: Father, you should not ask where the hero came from, but you must be aware of the source of wealth. Chen Shou was a fieldman, but he became a nobleman, and the Marquis of Changping was born as a slave and granted ten thousand households. Although he is from a lowly background, how do you know he wont have some great deeds in the future? Besides, you said my brother would be in danger if he hadnt come to the rescue that day.

Qiao Ping was silent and said, What my daughter said is true! I saw Bi Zhis power that day, which is rare in this world. He lived on my horse farm like a dragon trapped in shallow water. He will soar to the sky if he gets the wind and waves!

Xiao Qiao said. I dare not hide from Father, but I came south this time because I wanted to meet with them. I received a letter during the day, and he is now waiting for me in Su City to pick me up and meet with my sister. I would go north immediately once I met my sister.

Qiao Ping let out a sound: So, thats how it is!

After a moment of silence, he said, Since your cousin is willing to follow him, the matter will be over. I was grateful he saved your brothers life on the battlefield and regretted I couldnt find that person. Now that he is in Yanzhou, I will go there with you tomorrow and thank him in person.

Bi Zhi saved Qiao Ci. But he took Da Qiao and left Yanzhou as the Qiao familys horse slave, which was a capital offense according to the current law. If Uncle Qiao Yue had known about it, he probably would have grunted, thinking that it was only natural for a slave to save his master.

But her father was as open-minded as she had hoped. Not only did he not mention the old incident, he even said he would personally thank him. Xiao Qiaos heart felt more respect and love for her father. She smiled and shook her head: I told Father about this just to let you have a number in mind. Bi Zhi saved my brother, not to win Fathers gratitude. I have not told him you will be going with me, so if you show up suddenly, Im afraid it will be inconvenient. When I meet him, I will pass on your gratitude. If there is a suitable opportunity in the future, it is not too late for Father to meet with him again.

When Qiao Ping heard that, he thought it was reasonable. After thinking about it, he said, Fine. If you see him, tell him the Qiao family has released him from slavery. From now on, he will be no different from a commoner. I hope he will treat your sister well and make great achievements in the future to live up to your sisters affection for him.

Xiao Qiao was happy and thanked her father repeatedly.

On the day the temple of the Great Witch of Mount Yu was burned down, the Great Witch was beheaded at the entrance of the downtown street. Yu Yang Magistrate issued a document and posted it at the citys entrance, saying witchcraft was an evil path designed to confuse peoples minds. It was harmful and let people not indulge in it.

The incident was so sudden the whole city was talking about it. A few days later, this sensation of the citys big event slowly calmed down.

It was already dark when Wei Shao returned from the government office.

Mrs. Xu looked at him with a smile, her other hand over the back of his thick hand, soothingly patting it, saying, Grandmother is fine. Its over

Wei Shao released Mrs. Xus hand, sat up straight again, and said. Grandmother, I heard from Yuyang Magistrate that Old Jiang got the poison from the dead country marquis wife. How did Old Jiang get the medicine from that woman? Where did that woman originate? Did my mother instruct her? Its not that I defend my mother. There are many doubts in the process. I will feel uneasy if we dont investigate this matter properly.

Mrs. Xu looked at Wei Shao for a moment and said: I am old, but I am not confused. This time the ghosts have walked in front of the gate. I also had the same thoughts. Leave this matter to Grandmother! As always, you do your job well outside. These back house demons and ghosts, Grandmother deal with them myself. You dont need to be distracted anymore.

Wei Shao hesitated.

Wei Shao thought for a moment and said, Since Grandmother has said so, I will listen. Please let me know if theres any progress, and I can rest assured.

Mrs. Xu smiled, nodded, looked at him, and said, Do you miss your wife? Its my fault. She said she was going back to visit her sick Aunt, so I let her go in a moment of weakness. But I did not ask about her return date. Youve come home, but youre all alone. Grandmother felt distressed.

Wei Shao froze, a trace of wretchedness swept across his eyes, and said with a straight face, Not at all! Grandmother misunderstood! She can go back. I dont mind if she stays at Qiaos house for a year and a half if it pleases her. Im a big man. Why would I care about that?

Mrs. Xu raised her eyebrows as if relieved: Thats good. I was worried you missed your wife. Thats good.

Wei Shao smiled and accompanied Mrs. Xu for a few more words, instructing her servants to serve her with care and respectfully excused himself.

Wei Shao returned to the west house alone, a little sullen. When he entered the inner courtyard, he raised his eyes and saw the candlelight in the room. There seemed to be a slender figure shaking in front of the window. His heart jumped, immediately speeding up his steps, and push open the door. A maid replacing the candle in front of the desk jumped, turned around to see Wei Shao, bowed, and called him marquis.

Wei Shao looked upset, listened to the maids explanation, and impatiently brushed his hand. The maid did not dare to stay and retreated.

Wei Shao went to the study and returned late at night. Lay down, but he couldnt sleep. Xiao Qiao appeared before his eyes, and he touched the empty side of the bed. His heart and head gradually seemed to have a fire. Suddenly, he thought, I was away on a war trip, and my fate was unknown. That night she wanted me to stay, but she did not stay in the home to await my return. She left me and went back to Yanzhou without leaving a single word! They say women are jealous, and she left me like that. If I slept with someone else, wouldnt she be bothered?